Cape Town is one of the most significant cities in South Africa.  Cape Town performs an important role both culturally and administratively.  Even though Cape Town comprises a fairly large area, its population density is still low.  Cape Town is most famous for its scenic and natural beauty.  Apart from its famous landmarks, Cape Town also boasts a number of beautiful beaches.  This makes the city of Cape Town a popular tourist destination, explored by tourists throughout the year. 

Interesting Facts regarding Cape Town

• Cape Town was the site of first settlement of both Dutch and English settlers in the 19^th century;
• Cape Town is home to well known landmarks like Table Mountain and Cape Point;
• Cape Town was the largest city in the Republic, until the expansion of Johannesburg;
• Cape Town is the primary harbor and airport in the Western Cape;
• The Port of Cape Town is deemed to be one of the busiest shipping corridors in the world;
• Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa;
• One can see Southern Right Whales on the coast of Cape Town, during the breeding season between August and November;
• Surfing is a popular sport in Cape Town and it organizes a Red Bull Big Wave Africa surfing competition every year;
• The “Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour”, organized in Cape Town, is the largest individually timed cycle race in the world;
• Cape Town has a rich architectural heritage, housing a high density of Cape Dutch style buildings.
• Cape Town conducts an annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a large minstrel festival, known by the name “Kaapse Klopse”;
• The headquarters of Naspers, the largest media company in Africa, are located in Cape Town;
• Cape Town is the capital of the Western Cape and also the seat of National Parliament;
• Cape Town is regarded as the economic centre of the Western Cape and even the regional manufacturing hub;
• Cape Town is one of the most popular tourist destinations of South Africa; and
• Whale watching is quite popular in Cape Town. Bryde’s Whales can be seen here throughout the year.

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